Curated luxury hotels in Scotland

On the banks of Loch Long, this 4-star hotel is surrounded by the magnificent scenery of Scotland’s west coast. There is a garden terrace overlooking the loch, and a lounge bar with wooden carvings and log fires in the colder months.

With handmade shortbread, fluffy bathrobes and organic soaps, rooms at Knockderry Country House Hotel are all individually designed. They come with antique furniture, are decorated with local artwork, and feature a flat-screen TV.

Evening meals are served in the old wood-paneled dining room, with its stained glass windows and pretty views over Loch Long. Full cooked or continental breakfast is also available each morning.

There are a variety of activities you can enjoy around Knockderry, including walking, watersports and fishing. Dunoon and Gourock are around 1 hour and 20 minutes away by road.

Located in Carlisle, Crown Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Brunton Park and University of Cumbria. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Eden Rock and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Carlisle Masjid.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Glasgow City, you'll be centrally located in Glasgow, steps from Theatre Royal and within a 5-minute walk of Buchanan Street. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Buchanan Galleries and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

Located within its own private estate, overlooking the River Tay, gateway to the Scottish Highlands, this charming country house provides luxurious accommodations in tranquil surroundings.

One of the UK’s leading country house hotels, Ballathie House aims to offer a traditional taste of the Scottish Highlands. It features 41 x 4 star standard beautiful bedrooms with attached bathroom, each one individually decorated and bread over the Main House and Riverside. There is also 12 x 3 star standard simpler style rooms in a separate building 150 yards from the Main House. There is also an award winning cuisine in the 2AA Rosette Restaurant.

Set in Kinclaven, Stanley, just 12 mi from Perth city center, which is home to a theater, concert hall and specialist shops, Ballathie House occupies an ideal position from which to explore the many attractions of the Scottish Highlands.

Set in Haltwhistle, 7.5 km from Thirlwall Castle, Manor House Hotel and Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Housesteads Roman Fort.

Certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Haltwhistle, like hiking and cycling.

Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the snack bar.

Bywell Castle is 39 km from Manor House Hotel and Restaurant, while Prudhoe Castle is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 56 km from the accommodation.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Center and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an private bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskeys, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

When you stay at Loch Ness Country House Hotel in Inverness, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Loch Ness. This boutique hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Torvean Golf Club and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Inverness Botanic Gardens.

Located in Grange-over-Sands, Grange Hotel is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Cartmel Racecourse and Lake Windermere. This spa hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Sizergh Castle and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Laurel and Hardy Museum.

Located in Oban, Knipoch House Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Loch Nell and 7 minutes from Clachan Bridge. This hotel is 6.2 mi (10.1 km) from Pulpit Hill and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from St. John's Cathedral.

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 3-minute walk from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Grassmarket and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Located in Newbridge (Ingliston), DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport is within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Zoo and Princes Street. This hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from George Street and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Royal Mile.

Located in Hexham, Langley Castle Hotel is in the historical district, a 2-minute drive from North Pennines and 6 minutes from Northumberland National Park. This castle is 6.6 mi (10.5 km) from Vindolanda and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Hexham Abbey.

With a stay at Pine Lake Resort in Carnforth, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This family-friendly aparthotel is 21 mi (33.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Carnforth Station Heritage Centre.

Located in Aberlour, Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of River Spey and Speyside Cooperage. This hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Macallan Distillery.

Located in Yarm, Crathorne Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Battlezone Paintball and Swainby Village Hall. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from North York Moors National Park and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Preston Park.

Buccleuch and Queensberry Arms Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Thornhill. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 4.6 miles of Drumlanrig Castle. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi.

At the hotel, all rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. All rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms come with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All guest rooms feature a closet.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

You can play darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

A business center and laundry facilities are available at Buccleuch and Queensberry Arms Hotel.

Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club is 14 miles from the accommodation, while Dumfries and County Golf Club is 15 miles away. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 43 miles from the property.

Located in Isle of Arran, The Douglas Hotel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Brodick Golf Club and Arran Heritage Museum. This upscale hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Auchrannie Leisure Centre and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Arran Aromatics.

This family-run hotel rests on the western edge of the Lake District, offering dramatic, panoramic views of the Loweswater Valley and mountains beyond.

Set against the imposing Melbreak, from which the hotel takes it name, and the rugged coastline of the Solway Firth, this hotel lies in 3 acres of beautiful grounds. The Conservatory Restaurant provides superb views of the surrounding landscape. The lounge bar, popular with locals and guests alike, is a relaxing place to enjoy a drink or light snack.

Conveniently positioned just off the A66, the main route through the North Lakes, The Melbreak Hotel offers easy access for Workington and the Cumbrian coast.

With a stay at The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire in Richmond, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Richmond Market Place. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Green Howards Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Georgian Theatre Royal.

By the spectacular Aysgarth Falls in Yorkshire, this charming country inn offers a restaurant, 2 outdoor terraces, and wood-burning stoves for the colder months. There is free Wi-Fi in most rooms and public areas, and free parking on site.

Picturesque countryside and rolling hills surround the Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant, which is set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The nearby falls are just a minute’s walk away, and one of the most striking sights in the country.

Rooms at Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant are traditionally furnished, and benefit from views of the Dales, a TV, and DVD player. Guests can also enjoy tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.

Real ales are served in the relaxed bar, and delicious food is made from local ingredients in the restaurant.